[FSG-public] St Pete Site update

[Bryan Fields]

Wanted to update the list on this.

We made some progress on this, a MoU is working through, and we've identified
a place to put the equipment.   The site is not as nice as Tampa, we'll need
to put in an AC unit, but will require a 3-4" core drill to do so, as the
construction is rebar and tied mesh.

We'll need to locate a rack, I believe James is working on this and some rack
ears for an ex4200.

Our first order of business is to get the HamWAN extend out there and then add
repeaters once the backbone is in place.  It's also deathly hot on the roof,
and we may want to wait till later in the year for the rest of the gear.

Plans are fluid at this point in time, but  DMR is in the works, analog UHF,
900 mixed mode p25 linked repeater, and a 220 receiver.  We're of course
always open to ideas if there is something you would like to do as well.

We're looking at about $1500 in data radios immediately and I'd like to put
the word out if anyone can chip in some money.  We have PayPal of
paypal at flscg.org or we take check donations as well.  It's fully tax
deductible if you want to kick in.

73's
-- 
Bryan Fields, W9CR
Florida Simulcast Group, Inc.